Medical, Nursing & Healthcare Internships in Uruguay
Program Overview
Shadow a doctor in the public medical sector, with an opportunity to rotate between the emergency rooms of two hospitals, ambulance services, and a private practice. This internship program is an excellent opportunity for pre-med, nursing, or ER students.
Like in the US, doctors in Uruguay do a little of everything each day—they have set office hours and days scheduled for surgeries. This means y...
Shadow a doctor in the public medical sector, with an opportunity to rotate between the emergency rooms of two hospitals, ambulance services, and a private practice. This internship program is an excellent opportunity for pre-med, nursing, or ER students.
Like in the US, doctors in Uruguay do a little of everything each day—they have set office hours and days scheduled for surgeries. This means your internship schedule is varied. It could be 3 days in one hospital and 2 days in another, while the following week could focus on supporting the ambulance service. Shifts last 12–24 hours, so your days/hours will differ.
Montevideo is the best-kept secret for interning abroad. Its seasons are reversed. When it's cold in the upper hemisphere, it is warm in Uruguay, with summer starting in Dece...
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- Summer
- Winter
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
Updated Aug 20, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Montevideo, Uruguay
Types & Subjects
- Fields
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Science
- Health Administration
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Angolan
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- Spanish
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
- Resume
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-35
Duration
- Summer
- Winter
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
Starts At
- 2 Months: $3,915
Payment Terms
- Upfront Deposit
Refund Policy
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Medical internships in Uruguay offer a primarily shadowing-based experience within a hospital setting. Interns observe daily hospital operations, including patient care, departmental workflows, and administrative processes. Previous participants have had the opportunity to observe surgeries, follow physicians across multiple departments, and gain insight into how medical staff manage patient interactions in a professional healthcare environment.
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